2SSB 5002
2SSB 5002 by Transportation
2SSB 5002
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the transportation of hazardous materials within Washington State. It establishes a process for the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a plan to improve the safety and security of these shipments, including requirements for training, equipment, and incident response. The bill also aims to enhance coordination among various agencies involved in hazardous materials transportation.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan for improving hazardous materials transportation safety.
- Establishes requirements for training and equipment related to hazardous materials transport.
- Addresses incident response procedures for hazardous materials shipments.
- Focuses on coordination between relevant state agencies.
- Includes provisions for public awareness and education regarding hazardous materials transport.
Who is affected
- Department of Transportation
- Hazardous Materials Carriers
- Shippers of Hazardous Materials
- Emergency Responders
- The general public
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Transportation
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| Abbreviation | Stands for | Bill # range | Description |
| HB | House Bill | 1000-3999 | Bills propose to amend, add, or repeal statutes. |
| SB | Senate Bill | 5000-7999 | Bills propose to amend, add, or repeal statutes. |
| HJM | House Joint Memorial | 4000-4199 | Memorials express the Legislature's concern, usually to the President and the U.S. Congress, about an issue, for example, asking the federal government to fund a program. |
| SJM | Senate Joint Memorial | 8000-8199 | Memorials express the Legislature's concern, usually to the President and the U.S. Congress, about an issue, for example, asking the federal government to fund a program. |
| HJR | House Joint Resolution | 4200-4399 | Joint resolutions propose to amend the state constitution. |
| SJR | Senate Joint Resolution | 8200-8399 | Joint resolutions propose to amend the state constitution. |
| HCR | House Concurrent Resolution | 4400-4599 | Concurrent resolutions relate to the internal operation of the Legislature, in which one house concurs in the action of the other; they may originate in either house. |
| SCR | Senate Concurrent Resolution | 8400-8599 | Concurrent resolutions relate to the internal operation of the Legislature, in which one house concurs in the action of the other; they may originate in either house. |
| HR | House Resolution | 4600-4999 | Resolutions are typically used to commemorate or congratulate, or to adopt rules for the body. They pertain to one body only. |
| SR | Senate Resolution | 8600-8999 | Resolutions are typically used to commemorate or congratulate, or to adopt rules for the body. They pertain to one body only. |
| SGA | Senate Gubernatorial Appointment | 9000-9999 | An appointment made by the Governor to fill an office or position; only the Senate confirms gubernatorial appointments. |
| I | Initiative to the Legislature | Numbers vary | See Secretary of State site for past and current numbers |